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But Wang Jun would not listen。 Drawing his sword; he said; 〃I wish to capture Capital Shidou*; and will not hear of anchoring。〃
So he pelled the sailing master to continue。 On the way Zhang Xiang; one of the leaders of Wu; came to offer surrender。
〃If you are in earnest; you will lead the way and help me;〃 said Wang Jun。
Zhang Xiang consented; returned to his own ship; and led the squadron。 When he reached the walls of Shidou; he called to the defenders to open the gates and allow the Jin army to enter。 The gates were opened。
When the Ruler of Wu heard that his enemies had actually entered the capital city; he wished to put an end to his life; but his officers prevented this。
Secretary Hu Zong and Palace Officer Xue Rong said; 〃Your Majesty; why not imitate the conduct of Liu Shan of Shu; now Duke of Anle?〃
So Sun Hao no longer thought of death; but went to offer submission。 He bound himself and took a coffin with him。 His officers followed him。 He was graciously received; and the Jin General Wang Jun himself loosened the bonds; and the coffin was burned。 The vanquished Ruler was treated with the ceremony due to a prince。
A poet of the Tang Dynasty wrote a few lines on this surrender:
Adown the stream ride storied warships tall;
With massive chains some seek to stop their way。
But Jiangling's independence fades away;
And soon 〃We yield〃 is signaled from the wall。
Full oft I think of bygone days and sigh;
Along the stream; unmoved; the old hills rest;
While I am homeless on the earth's broad breast;
Where grim old forts stand gray beneath the sky。
Therefore Wu was subdued and ceased to exist as a state。 Its 4 regions; 43 counties; 313 districts; 5